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Germany launches autumn COVID vaccine campaign targeting high-risk groups

Mon, 2023-09-18 18:17 — mike kraft

Germany kicks off autumn COVID vaccine campaign targeting high-risk groups Germany on Monday launched its autumn vaccination campaign to prevent respiratory infection, promoting an updated COVID-19 booster shot only for the elderly or for people at high disease risks. Reuters Reuters

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Persons who received a COVID vaccination after long COVID may have fewer severe symptoms--study

Mon, 2023-09-18 18:07 — mike kraft

COVID vaccination after long COVID may be linked to better outcomes Sixteen cytokines and chemokines were significantly decreased after vaccination. CIDRAP

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Persons at greatest COVID risk may not be getting the newest vaccines as outreach efforts drop

Mon, 2023-09-18 09:57 — mike kraft

A new COVID vaccine is here, but those at greatest risk may not get it as outreach drops off The CDC says everyone over 6 months old should get the new COVID vaccine. But with the emergency response mechanisms that supported earlier vaccine campaigns gone, many who need them most won’t get them. PBS NewsHour

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Considerations in when to decide to get Covid and other vaccinations

Fri, 2023-09-15 10:57 — mike kraft

Covid, RSV and flu vaccines are now available — here's how to decide whether to get them together Public health officials are urging eligible Americans to take all three shots so the nation can avoid another "tripledemic" of Covid, flu and RSV. Annika Kim Constantino CNBC

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Alternative COVID vaccine 75% cross-protective against symptomatic cases in previously infected-- study

Fri, 2023-09-15 10:48 — mike kraft

Trial: Alternative COVID vaccine 75% cross-protective against symptomatic cases in previously infected USAID/Rwanda / Flickr cc CIDRAP

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Half of Americans interested in getting updated COVID shot--poll

Fri, 2023-09-15 10:17 — mike kraft

Half of Americans interested in getting updated COVID shot, Reuters/Ipsos poll shows About half of Americans are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 vaccine more than three years after the virus infected millions and upended daily life across the United States and around the world. Ahmed Aboulenein,Jason Lange Reuters

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Guidance on when to take lastest COVID vaccination

Thu, 2023-09-14 10:50 — mike kraft

When to get the new Covid-19 vaccine to maximize your protection | CNN A new Covid-19 vaccine is available – and recommended – for everyone ages 6 months and older, and experts say it’s best to take advantage of the protection it provides sooner rather than later. Deidre McPhillips CNN

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US pharmacy chains prepare to administer updated COVID shots

Wed, 2023-09-13 17:34 — mike kraft

US pharmacy chains gear up to administer updated COVID shots U.S. drugstore chains CVS Health and Walgreens Boots Alliance said on Wednesday that updated COVID-19 vaccines would be available at their stores as soon as this week. Reuters Reuters

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Shots were being delivered in some locations on Wednesday, including at a Northwell Health facility in New York.

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Ahead of a possible 'tripledemic,' pediatrician recomends getting kids vaccinated

Wed, 2023-09-13 11:32 — mike kraft

Ahead of a possible 'tripledemic,' pediatrician shares what to know about getting kids vaccinated Bracho-Sanchez said that kids are still likely to get minor illnesses, but parents can protect them against the most serious viruses, which is through immunizations. ABC News ABC News

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More details on the new COVID vaccine approved yesterday by the CDC

Wed, 2023-09-13 10:32 — mike kraft

What are the side effects of the new COVID vaccine? CDC votes to approve booster The CDC recommends the updated COVID-19 vaccine for everyone ages six months and older. Here's when you should get the shot, what side effects to expect, and more. TODAY

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The new vaccine is targeting subtypes of the omicron variant that not all of us have been exposed to yet ... so it’s not quite a booster. This is trying to give us immunity against a different version of the virus,” Dr. Priya Sampathkumar, infectious disease specialist at the Mayo Clinic, tells TODAY.com. ...

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